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March 22, 2015

What’s in My Pack: Day Hike

This is what I take on a typical day hike

I hike and backpack almost every weekend year round. The full list of what I bring on a day hike may seem like a lot of items, but it’s good to always be prepared. In the Pacific Northwest, the biggest threat is hypothermia, so that means bringing layers to adjust for the current weather conditions. And it always means bringing rain gear. In addition to that, everyone should take what are known as the “Ten Essentials” (see my Ten Essentials blog post).

Above: “stuffed” version (I like to be organized and love using stuff sacks!)